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Decubitus Ulcer on a nursing home patient

An incontinent patient with a decubitus ulcer is put on the BioLink system to monitor incontinence events and position changes.

Patient Information

76 year-old female

Preexisting Conditions

CHF, Incontinent

Patient History

Decubitus Ulcer

Device Used

Smart Brief

An incontinent patient with a decubitus ulcer is put on the BioLink system to monitor incontinence events and position changes.
Timeline

Day 1

24/7 position monitoring started. 24/7 incontinence monitoring started.

Smart Brief Changes

System alerts staff to incontinence events. System alerts staff to change patient position every 2 hours.

Day 18

Decubitus Ulcer fully healed.

Summary

This case study showcases the transformative impact of BioLink Systems in the proactive management and treatment of decubitus ulcers, a common yet serious condition affecting immobile elderly patients. The study focuses on a 76-year-old female nursing home resident with congestive heart failure (CHF) and incontinence, who had developed a decubitus ulcer.

BioLink's advanced monitoring technology was instrumental in her care. From the outset, the patient was placed under 24/7 position and incontinence monitoring. Key features of the system included alerts to the nursing staff for incontinence events and reminders to change the patient's position every two hours. The intelligent monitoring system ensured that the diaper briefs were changed within 30 minutes of detecting moisture, a critical step in maintaining skin integrity and preventing infection.

Over the course of 18 days, the consistent and vigilant use of the BioLink system led to a remarkable outcome: the complete healing of the decubitus ulcer. This case underscores the system's effectiveness in providing essential, timely interventions and highlights its role in enhancing the standard of care for high-risk patients. By closely monitoring and responding to the patient's needs, BioLink Systems demonstrated its ability to not only treat but also prevent the complications associated with prolonged immobility in elderly patients.

Diagnosis

Decubitus Ulcer

Alerts Received

Incontinence, turn/repositioning required